Carhartt Family Wines is about what they put in the name: "Family" and very good "Wines" that are a labor of love. I went up to the cabin a couple years back from a recommendation and absolutely loved it. I was not currently at a place to do a wine club membership, but Troy was great the entire time with fantastic hospitality and service. I have been following CFW over the years and feel like they are doing some very special things to try and revamp the industry to make wine attractive to younger crowds while maintaining traditional varietal wines that are awesome. The ambiance of the cabin is great for socialization, they usually have good food establishments right outside, and everyone just seems to enjoy working there. I would click the button on a membership if they had a beautiful vineyard for me to escape to each tasting to enjoy an escape from LA, but that could possibly be too good to be true. Great place, a must visit.
Becky C.
Local here just giving a heads up to dog owners It had nothing to do with the staffs performance or their hospitality. I thank Kate for being there and understanding our frustration. I am so thankful for the tasting rooms in downtown LO who accept our four legged family members. Though I feel as mine was pushed out as an owners dog was off leash bothering and entering my dogs personal and protective space. It would be appreciated if all dogs regardless of ownership abide by the same rules keeping everyone's loved four legged furry friends taken care of and out of trouble. I will continue to support your establishment and hope for a better brighter day for all our four legged furry family members
Sarah
Incredible experience, very friendly and DELICIOUS wines. I love a bold red, but even their "mid" reds are INCREDIBLE. Some of the best reds I've ever had, and I've been to A LOT of wineries lol
Alexa D.
WOW! What a fun spot! We ended up here after a long day of tasting in Los Olivos since they are open late and it was just what we needed. Very cool cabin vibes and amazing wine. We did tastings and really enjoyed it! Their reds are absolutely outstanding. However, I was kind of bummed that they don't do industry tastings. They had kind of odd policies. Towards the end of the tasting, things got chaotic. The owner came to our table to chat with us and had the server open up a few bottles for us to taste. I thought this was so kind, but we ended up getting charged for them even though we just got a small taste. Not sure if he was trying to trick us because we had been drinking all day or if our server was just confused. Unfortunately we didn't double check the bill before leaving since we were rushed out at their closing time. After the owner went on to do the same thing at the next table, the wine club manager came over to give us a hard sell. They do have a cool wine club structure, but we weren't really in the mood to get pitched. It's pretty clear that they send the owner and wine club manager to each table when they're on their last few wines. The bill at the end was a complete mess. We went home with a few incorrect bottles and were overcharged and charged for bottles we never got. I felt bad for our server because she was knew and having the owners coming over to open random stuff was probably confusing to her. It felt chaotic and we just paid so we could get out of there, but definitely were way overcharged. I would go back for the amazing wine but will definitely double check my bill and not trust any "free" samples!
eric miller
Good wines and Troy was a great host.
Brad B.
What is an amazing time we had at the Carhartt family Vineyard and winery. The Vineyard was amazing and you can see why these wines are so good. Mike and his wife are great leaders and they treat everybody like family. We are will be excited to come back and revisit, the tasting room and the vineyard for many years to come!
Greg B.
We have been enjoying Carhartt Family Wines for years. It has been a pleasure to watch their well-deserved success. For years we have been enjoying their tasting room in Los Olivos. While the family friendly atmosphere and unbelievable service has stayed the same, their wines have continued to improve in quality and complexity. It is a must for anyone looking to taste in Los Olivos. I prefer going at 4 once the other wineries start closing. For the first time, yesterday we spent time at their home, ranch, vineyard and winery down the road in Santa Ynez. It was a real treat. If you have the time you won't regret it! Say hit to Brooke and Mike for us.
Reyna M.
Love this spot! Cozy and beautiful. We ordered a bottle of red wine and the server was so friendly and recommended a great one. Will definitely be back! This was a great spot to celebrate my friend's birthday!
Michael Delgado
Carhartt Family Wines treats me like Family. They have the most relax atmosphere. The owners and servers are kind and generous. Their knowledge of wine adds to my enjoyment and pleasure of relaxing and sipping on a busy day of doing nothing.
Karen L.
Such friendly welcoming service on the gorgeous back patio today. We tried four different glasses and loved them all. The owner was so nice and gave us a history of the winery. Everyone enjoyed and we can't wait to go back!
I came here because me and my friend are big fans of the Carhartt company. We sat down in their beautiful outdoor patio for a wine tasting. It was a very fair price for 5 wines. Our server was very informative and friendly. We were finishing our tasting as they were setting up for an event but everyone was friendly and no one made us feel rushed. It was a great experience and I recommend checking it out if you find yourself near the area.
Tevor F.
What isn't to like about drinking incredible wine in the most welcoming setting possible. If you aren't already friends or family with someone there at any given time, you'll certainly leave with new ones. It's like going to the best backyard party possible; everyone's cool, the Carhartt family couldn't be more welcoming, and after your first visit, it's pretty hard to not become a consistent haunt.
Debra S.
A great spot! Our service was expentional! The wine was fantastic! They accommated our dogs too.
Richard
Good wine, great atmosphere, and a friendly team. Big thanks to Alyssa for the awesome tasting experience. We really enjoyed the cab!
Andrea Napier
I love it here! I'm made to feel like a member of the family every time I pass through the doors. The wines are amazing. The atmosphere is lovely. The people you meet are enchanting. Everyone from the wine makers, the staff, and the patrons make this tasting room a place to revisit over and over. Thank you for encouraging a welcome environment.
Carhartt Family Wines is about what they put in the name: "Family" and very good "Wines" that are a labor of love. I went up to the cabin a couple years back from a recommendation and absolutely loved it. I was not currently at a place to do a wine club membership, but Troy was great the entire time with fantastic hospitality and service. I have been following CFW over the years and feel like they are doing some very special things to try and revamp the industry to make wine attractive to younger crowds while maintaining traditional varietal wines that are awesome. The ambiance of the cabin is great for socialization, they usually have good food establishments right outside, and everyone just seems to enjoy working there. I would click the button on a membership if they had a beautiful vineyard for me to escape to each tasting to enjoy an escape from LA, but that could possibly be too good to be true. Great place, a must visit.
Local here just giving a heads up to dog owners It had nothing to do with the staffs performance or their hospitality. I thank Kate for being there and understanding our frustration. I am so thankful for the tasting rooms in downtown LO who accept our four legged family members. Though I feel as mine was pushed out as an owners dog was off leash bothering and entering my dogs personal and protective space. It would be appreciated if all dogs regardless of ownership abide by the same rules keeping everyone's loved four legged furry friends taken care of and out of trouble. I will continue to support your establishment and hope for a better brighter day for all our four legged furry family members
Incredible experience, very friendly and DELICIOUS wines. I love a bold red, but even their "mid" reds are INCREDIBLE. Some of the best reds I've ever had, and I've been to A LOT of wineries lol
WOW! What a fun spot! We ended up here after a long day of tasting in Los Olivos since they are open late and it was just what we needed. Very cool cabin vibes and amazing wine. We did tastings and really enjoyed it! Their reds are absolutely outstanding. However, I was kind of bummed that they don't do industry tastings. They had kind of odd policies. Towards the end of the tasting, things got chaotic. The owner came to our table to chat with us and had the server open up a few bottles for us to taste. I thought this was so kind, but we ended up getting charged for them even though we just got a small taste. Not sure if he was trying to trick us because we had been drinking all day or if our server was just confused. Unfortunately we didn't double check the bill before leaving since we were rushed out at their closing time. After the owner went on to do the same thing at the next table, the wine club manager came over to give us a hard sell. They do have a cool wine club structure, but we weren't really in the mood to get pitched. It's pretty clear that they send the owner and wine club manager to each table when they're on their last few wines. The bill at the end was a complete mess. We went home with a few incorrect bottles and were overcharged and charged for bottles we never got. I felt bad for our server because she was knew and having the owners coming over to open random stuff was probably confusing to her. It felt chaotic and we just paid so we could get out of there, but definitely were way overcharged. I would go back for the amazing wine but will definitely double check my bill and not trust any "free" samples!
Good wines and Troy was a great host.
What is an amazing time we had at the Carhartt family Vineyard and winery. The Vineyard was amazing and you can see why these wines are so good. Mike and his wife are great leaders and they treat everybody like family. We are will be excited to come back and revisit, the tasting room and the vineyard for many years to come!
We have been enjoying Carhartt Family Wines for years. It has been a pleasure to watch their well-deserved success. For years we have been enjoying their tasting room in Los Olivos. While the family friendly atmosphere and unbelievable service has stayed the same, their wines have continued to improve in quality and complexity. It is a must for anyone looking to taste in Los Olivos. I prefer going at 4 once the other wineries start closing. For the first time, yesterday we spent time at their home, ranch, vineyard and winery down the road in Santa Ynez. It was a real treat. If you have the time you won't regret it! Say hit to Brooke and Mike for us.
Love this spot! Cozy and beautiful. We ordered a bottle of red wine and the server was so friendly and recommended a great one. Will definitely be back! This was a great spot to celebrate my friend's birthday!
Carhartt Family Wines treats me like Family. They have the most relax atmosphere. The owners and servers are kind and generous. Their knowledge of wine adds to my enjoyment and pleasure of relaxing and sipping on a busy day of doing nothing.
Such friendly welcoming service on the gorgeous back patio today. We tried four different glasses and loved them all. The owner was so nice and gave us a history of the winery. Everyone enjoyed and we can't wait to go back!
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I came here because me and my friend are big fans of the Carhartt company. We sat down in their beautiful outdoor patio for a wine tasting. It was a very fair price for 5 wines. Our server was very informative and friendly. We were finishing our tasting as they were setting up for an event but everyone was friendly and no one made us feel rushed. It was a great experience and I recommend checking it out if you find yourself near the area.
What isn't to like about drinking incredible wine in the most welcoming setting possible. If you aren't already friends or family with someone there at any given time, you'll certainly leave with new ones. It's like going to the best backyard party possible; everyone's cool, the Carhartt family couldn't be more welcoming, and after your first visit, it's pretty hard to not become a consistent haunt.
A great spot! Our service was expentional! The wine was fantastic! They accommated our dogs too.
Good wine, great atmosphere, and a friendly team. Big thanks to Alyssa for the awesome tasting experience. We really enjoyed the cab!
I love it here! I'm made to feel like a member of the family every time I pass through the doors. The wines are amazing. The atmosphere is lovely. The people you meet are enchanting. Everyone from the wine makers, the staff, and the patrons make this tasting room a place to revisit over and over. Thank you for encouraging a welcome environment.